Postdoc position: Spatial modeling of ecosystem dynamics A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University in the exciting area of ecosystem modeling. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of the ecological impacts of land use change on aquatic and forested ecosystems, spatial modeling tools (e.g., ArcGIS), multivariate analysis techniques (in R or another standard statistical package) and have strong written and verbal communication skills. The position is in the Human-Environment Modeling and Analysis (HEMA) Laboratory in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) which is at the forefront of interdisciplinary research on coupled natural-human systems. We seek a postdoc interested in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research who will contribute toward a very productive environment equipped with the very best computational infrastructure. Current sources of lab funding are from NSF(3), USGS, EPA(2), NOAA(2) and the US Department of Education. The candidate will also collaborate on grant proposal development and interdisciplinary research articles to top tier journals. Lab project summaries and information about facilities can be found at: www.human-environment.org<http://www.human-environment.org>.
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for four references in pdf format to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2013. The position is for 1 year, renewable for up to three years depending on the availability of funds. For further information, please contact Dr. Bryan Pijanowski, Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University; office phone (765)-496-2215 and email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive health benefits. The position will be based in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, some travel will be required. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Bryan C. Pijanowski Professor 195 Marsteller Street Department of Forestry and Natural Resources Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 (765) 496-2215 (phone) (765) 496-2422 (fax) bryan.pijanowski (Skype) www.human-environment.org<http://www.human-environment.org/> www.purdue.edu/soundscapes<http://www.purdue.edu/soundscapes> www.bryanpijanowski.me<http://www.bryanpijanowski.me/>
